Historic District Council Regular Meeting
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The document is an agenda for a Historic District Council regular meeting on September 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM, City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. It lists multiple projects for review, each with its own case number, address, and request. No decisions are stated; the document only lists agenda items. Public comment is an agenda item but no specific sentiment is recorded in the document.
- Board:
- Historic District Council Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-09-17
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- Multiple: 212 Estrada Street; 0 N Front Street; 112 S. 10th Street; 101 Alachua Street
- Applicant:
- James Pozzetta, agent for Cheryl Hall; Compass Group Development, agent for Osteen Company LLP; Miranda Architects, agent for Frank S. Carter III Living Trust; Mark Akins, Rice Architects, agent for Downtown Crab LLC
Agenda Packet
[212 Estrada Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (for HDC 2026-0022); 0 N Front Street (for HDC 2026-0021); 112 S. 10th Street (for HDC 2026-0033); 101 Alachua Street (for HDC 2026-0035); case HDC 2026-0022; HDC 2026-0021; HDC 2026-0033; HDC 2026-0035] The document is a Historic District Council agenda and staff report for a September 17, 2026 meeting in Fernandina Beach, FL. It lists multiple projects for Certificate of Approval (COA) review. The staff report for HDC 2026-0022 details a final COA request for re-installation of a historic balcony at 212 Estrada Street. The document does not state decisions for the September 17, 2026 agenda items, as it is an agenda and staff report, not minutes of that meeting. The August 20, 2026 minutes included in the document show decisions on prior cases, but those are not the subject of the September 17, 2026 agenda. The document does not state any public comment for the September 17, 2026 items. The business opportunity is for contractors and trades to pursue work on the listed projects, including the balcony re-installation at 212 Estrada Street, a commercial waterfront development at 0 N Front Street, a site wall removal at 112 S. 10th Street, and nine townhomes at 101 Alachua Street. [Project 1: 0 North Front Street; Project 2: 112 S. 10th Street; Project 3: 101 Alachua Street; case Project 1: HDC 2026-0021; Project 2: HDC 2026-0033; Project 3: HDC 2026-0035] The document is a multi-item agenda for the Fernandina Beach Historic District Council, containing three distinct projects. Project 1: HDC 2026-0021, a conceptual approval request for a waterfront commercial development at 0 North Front Street, parcel 00-00-31-1760-0001-0020, from I-W (Industrial Waterfront) zoning to a commercial development including 28,000 SF of covered area, boardwalk, parking, retail, restaurants, and marina services. Applicant is Ron Flick, Compass Group Development, agent for OSTEEN COMPANY LLP and SIMMONS RICHARD S ET AL SIMMONS PAMELA O. Staff recommends conceptual approval. Project 2: HDC 2026-0033, a final after-the-fact approval request to demolish a site wall at 112 S. 10th Street, parcel 00-00-31-1800-0054-0021, in R-2 zoning. Applicant is Jose Miranda with Miranda Architects, agent for Laurie Carter. Staff recommends final approval. Project 3: HDC 2026-0035, a conceptual approval request to construct nine townhomes at 101 Alachua Street, parcel 00-00-31-1800-0001-0080, in C-3 zoning. Applicant is Mark Akins with Rice Architect, agent for DOWNTOWN CRAB, LLC. Staff recommends continuance due to lack of required application materials. [210 N 3rd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; 204 Ash, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; 16 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL; case HDCSA2026-0022 for 210 N 3rd St; HDCSA2026-0025 for 204 Ash; not stated for 16 Centre Street] The document is a procedural guide for the Historic District Council (HDC) of Fernandina Beach, Florida, and includes two approved Certificates of Approval (COA). The first COA (HDCSA2026-0022) is for painting the exterior of a structure at 210 N 3rd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, in the R-2 (Medium Density Residential) zone. The applicant and owner is Claudia Willis. The work includes painting the main body of the structure SW Queen Anne Lilac SW 0021, the existing slab door and inside window frames MAG 120 Magnolia Home 'Silo District' eggshell, and all doorframes, window frames, and railings white. The fee was $25.00. The status is 'Approved' with an approval date of 08/04/2026 and an expiration date of 08/04/2027. The second COA (HDCSA2026-0025) is for the repair/replacement/installation of ADA pavers at curb ramps throughout the Historic District, to be consistent with the Downtown Revitalization Plan. The site address is 204 Ash, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, in the C-3 (Central Business District) zone. The owner and applicant is the City of Fernandina Beach. The status is 'Approved' with an approval date of 08/11/2026 and an expiration date of 08/11/2027. The document also contains an application for a project at 16 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL, for painting the facade, changing the canopy, adding two lights, and installing tile in the entryway. The owner is Drenda Vijuk, and the agent is Michael Love of Florida Mud Masters LLC. The document does not state a decision for this application. The document also outlines HDC responsibilities, jurisdiction, public hearing protocols, board discussions, and motions. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Historic District Council Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-09-17
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Not stated for September 17, 2026 agenda items; the document is an agenda and staff report, not meeting minutes for that date.
- Address:
- 212 Estrada Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (for HDC 2026-0022); 0 N Front Street (for HDC 2026-0021); 112 S. 10th Street (for HDC 2026-0033); 101 Alachua Street (for HDC 2026-0035)
- Applicant:
- James Pozzetta, Architect, agent for Cheryl & William Hall (HDC 2026-0022); Compass Group Development, agent for Osteen Company LLP (HDC 2026-0021); Miranda Architects, agent for Frank S. Carter III Living Trust (HDC 2026-0033); Mark Akins, Rice Architects, agent for Downtown Crab LLC (HDC 2026-0035)
Agenda Packet
[Multiple addresses: 315 S 7th Street; 408 Beech Street; 0 N Front Street; 811 White Street; 22 S. 8th Street; 515 Broome Street; 30 N. 6th Street; 223 N 4th Street; 131 S. 6th Street; 125 S. 6th Street; 214 S. 5th Street; 212 Estrada Street; 115 S. 2nd Street.; case HDC 2026-0024; HDC 2026-0025; HDC 2026-0021; HDC 2026-0031; HDC2026-0026; HDC2026-0027; HDC 2026-0020; HDC2026-0028; HDC2026-0029; HDCV2026-0001; HDC2026-0030; HDC 2026-0032; HDC 2026-0022; HDC 2026-0023.] The document is an agenda and staff report packet for the Historic District Council Regular Meeting on August 20, 2026. It lists multiple projects for Certificate of Approval (COA) review. The document does not state final decisions for the August 20, 2026 agenda items, as it is an agenda and staff report. The document includes minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting, which state decisions for cases heard at that meeting. The document does not state a single project summary. The document does not state any public comment sentiment for the August 20, 2026 agenda items. The document does not state a business opportunity. The document does not state a grounding note. [N. Front Street, Fernandina Beach, FL (HDC2026-0021); 811 White Street (HDC2026-0031); 22 S 8th Street (HDC2026-0026); case HDC2026-0021; HDC2026-0031; HDC2026-0026] The document is a Historic District Council staff report for multiple cases. Case HDC2026-0021 is for the Amelia River Wharf, a mixed-use restaurant and retail project at N. Front Street, Fernandina Beach, FL, with a site area of 37,815 SF and total covered building area of 28,316 SF. The applicant is Compass Group, with Ron Flick as contact. The staff recommends conceptual approval. The project includes a 'look out' tower element that is 19 feet above the 30-foot height limit, and staff recommends a condition that the tower only function as a viewing area with no permanent uses. Case HDC2026-0031 is for a new 2-story single-family residence at 811 White Street, parcel ID 00-00-31-1580-0005-0030, in the OT-1 zoning district. The applicant is Donald Skipper of Skipper Construction Services, agent for Judith S. and John P. Tortora. The staff recommends final approval. Case HDC2026-0026 is for renovation of an existing parking lot and facade at 22 S 8th Street, parcel ID 00-00-31-1800-0045-0030, in the C-3 zoning district. The applicant is Jose Miranda, Miranda Architects, agent for GALAXY 500 LLC. The staff recommends final approval. The document does not state a final decision for any case, only staff recommendations. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document. [515 Broome Street; 30 N 6th Street; 223 N. 4th Street; case HDC 2026-0027; HDC 2026-0020; HDC 2026-0028] The document is a compilation of Historic District Council staff reports and related records for multiple properties in Fernandina Beach, Florida. It includes two staff reports for HDC 2026-0027 and HDC 2026-0020, a warranty deed, a Florida Limited Liability Company filing, and a blank historical structure form. The document does not state a final decision for either case, only staff recommendations. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document. [131 S 6th Street; case HDC 2026-0029] The document is a Historic District Council staff report for case HDC 2026-0029, recommending approval for a FINAL Certificate of Approval to renovate the exterior of a non-contributing structure at 131 S 6th Street, Fernandina Beach. The work involves removing non-historic features (shutters, window boxes, lattice, garden window, west side porch and steps, west side door) and replacing a bay window with a replica barn door. The property is zoned R-2, and the existing use is multi-family. The applicant is Michael Stauffer Architect, agent for Claire O. Bowen, Trustee of the Statesboro Olliff Trust. The parcel ID is 00-00-31-1800-0028-0090. The document does not state a final decision, only a staff recommendation. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. [125 S. 6th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; also 131 S. 6th Street, Fernandina Beach; case HDCV 2026-0001; HDC 2026-0029] The document is a staff report for Historic District Council case HDCV 2026-0001, recommending final approval of a variance request for the property at 125 S. 6th Street, Fernandina Beach. The request is to reduce the rear yard setback for an addition from 20 feet to 5 feet 6 inches, and for a screened porch from 10 feet to 5 feet 6 inches. The property is zoned R-2 with a FLUM land use of Medium Density Residential. The owner is Claire O. Bowen, Trustee of the Statesboro Olliff Trust, with Michael Stauffer Architect as agent. The parcel ID is 00-00-31-1800-0028-0090. The lot area is 72 feet by 100 feet (7,200 square feet). The existing house is 1,393 square feet conditioned, with a proposed 518 square foot addition, and a proposed 252 square foot screened porch. The document also references a separate case, HDC 2026-0029, for the property at 131 S. 6th Street, which involves exterior cosmetic work on the 'Trolley House', with staff recommending final approval. The document does not state a final decision by the HDC, only staff recommendations. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document. [131 S 6th Street (primary structure at 125 S. 6th Street); 214 S. 5th Street; case HDC 2026-0030; HDC 2026-0032] The document is a compilation of multiple items, including a Historic District Council staff report for a conceptual Certificate of Approval for a property at 131 S 6th Street (with the primary structure at 125 S. 6th Street), a Historic District Council staff report for a final Certificate of Approval for a property at 214 S. 5th Street, a blank Florida Master Site File form, and a draft of the Old Town Fernandina Preservation and Development Guidelines. The first project is for a 518-sf addition and a 252-sf screened porch to a contributing structure, with a staff recommendation of conceptual approval, contingent on a variance. The second project is for a 367-sf one-story addition, a new covered entry porch, a front bay window addition, and associated roof, with a staff recommendation of final approval. The document also includes an application form for the second project and a draft guidelines document. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document. [Old Town Historic District, Fernandina Beach, Florida; bordered by Marine Street, Ladies Street, North 14th Street, and Bosque-Bello Cemetery; Historic District Council meets at 204 Ash Street] The document is a design guideline manual for the Old Town Historic District in Fernandina Beach, Florida. It does not describe a specific development project, application, or decision. It outlines the Certificate of Approval process, historical significance, and design guidelines for new construction and existing buildings within the district. The document states the district is located on the northern end of Amelia Island, north of the City of Fernandina Beach, bordered by the Amelia River (Marine Street) to the west, Egans Creek and the Tiger Point Marina and Boat Works (Ladies Street) to the north, North 14th Street to the east, and the historic Bosque-Bello Cemetery to the south. It mentions two zoning designations: Old Town Historic District One (OT-1) for single-family residential and Old Town Historic District Two (OT-2) for mixed-use, including limited commercial. The document includes a process for obtaining a Certificate of Approval, with a pre-application conference with the Historic Preservation Planner, and states that the Historic District Council meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5PM in City Hall Commission Chambers at 204 Ash Street. It also states that the 'Original Town of Fernandina Historic Site' was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1990. The document provides specific design guidelines, including a 45% maximum lot coverage, a 35-foot maximum height for commercial buildings, and specific setback requirements for 'visibility corridors'. It also includes a section on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards of Rehabilitation. No specific project, applicant, case number, or decision is stated.
- Board:
- Historic District Council Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-08-20
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- For the August 20, 2026 meeting, decisions are not stated. For the July 16, 2026 meeting: HDC 2026-0022 (212 Estrada Street) was conceptually approved; HDC 2026-0023 (115 S. 2nd Street) was approved with a condition; HDC 2026-0024 (315 S 7th Street) was continued; HDC 2026-0025 (408 Beech Street) was approved with conditions (final approval for demolition, conceptual approval for rebuilding).
- Address:
- Multiple addresses: 315 S 7th Street; 408 Beech Street; 0 N Front Street; 811 White Street; 22 S. 8th Street; 515 Broome Street; 30 N. 6th Street; 223 N 4th Street; 131 S. 6th Street; 125 S. 6th Street; 214 S. 5th Street; 212 Estrada Street; 115 S. 2nd Street.
- Applicant:
- 315 S 7th Street: J's Construction LLC, agent for Jean Goulden Family Trust; 408 Beech Street: Carlos Abaca, agent for 408 Beech Street, LLC; 0 North Front Street: Compass Group Development, agent for Osteen Company LLP; 811 White Street: Skipper Construction Services, agent for Jonathan Paul & Judith Sara Tortora; 22 S. 8th Street: Miranda Architects, agent for Galaxy 500 LLC; 515 Broome Street: Brian Healy, agent for BHA LLC; 30 N. 6th Street: Doug McCullough Construction LLC, agent for Charles and Elizabeth Rice Trust; 223 N 4th Street: Seth H. & Jenna M. Griffith; 131 S. 6th Street: Michael Stauffer, Architect, agent for Claire O. Bowen, Trustee of the Statesboro Olliff Trust; 125 S. 6th Street: Michael Stauffer, Architect, agent for Claire O. Bowen, Trustee of the Statesboro Olliff Trust U/A; 214 S. 5th Street: Tilton Construction, agent for Linda Smith-Fernandez; 212 Estrada Street: James Pozzetta, Architect, agent for Cheryl Hall; 115 S. 2nd Street: City of Fernandina Beach.
Historic District Council Regular Meeting
The Historic District Council of the City of Fernandina Beach met on August 20, 2026. The council reviewed matters related to property boundaries and historic preservation guidelines. Potential work for contractors and suppliers could involve projects requiring repairs to historic siding and exterior materials, including wood shingles and stucco, as well as the replacement of materials to match original historic features.
- Board:
- Historic District Council Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-08-20
- Type:
- Meeting
Agenda Packet
[204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (Meeting Location); 212 Estrada Street; 115 S. 2nd Street; 315 S 7th Street; 408 Beech Street; 306 S. 7th Street; 31 South 5th Street; 13 N. 3rd Street; 404 Broome Street; 318 Centre Street; 0 N Front Street, Pt Lot 1 & 2; case HDC 2026-0022; HDC 2026-0023; HDC 2026-0024; HDC 2026-0025; HDC2026-0013; HDC 2026-0015; HDC 2026-0016; HDC 2026-0017; HDC 2026-0018; HDC2026-0019; HDC 2026-0021] The Historic District Council is meeting on July 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM in City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. The agenda includes several items for Certificates of Approval (COA). Key items include a conceptual COA for re-installing a historic balcony at 212 Estrada Street (HDC 2026-0022), a final COA for demolition of a non-contributing structure at 115 S. 2nd Street (HDC 2026-0023), a conceptual COA for siding and repainting at 315 S 7th Street (HDC 2026-0024), and a final COA to demolish a porch enclosure and reset decks at 408 Beech Street (HDC 2026-0025). The minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting are also included, detailing approvals and discussions for cases HDC2026-0013 (garage/workshop construction), HDC 2026-0015 (porch/deck demolition and installation), HDC 2026-0016 (commercial building demolition), HDC 2026-0017 (new commercial retail and shop buildings), HDC 2026-0018 (after-the-fact porch post replacement), HDC2026-0019 (garage door replacement with storefront), and HDC 2026-0021 (large-scale waterfront development including retail, restaurant, and marina, which was continued).
- Board:
- Historic District Council Regular Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-07-16
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Agenda items for July 16, 2026: Conceptual COA for 212 Estrada Street (HDC 2026-0022), Final COA for 115 S. 2nd Street (HDC 2026-0023), Conceptual COA for 315 S 7th Street (HDC 2026-0024), Final COA for 408 Beech Street (HDC 2026-0025). Decisions from June 18, 2026 meeting: Final COA approved with conditions for 306 S. 7th Street (HDC2026-0013); Final COA approved with conditions for 31 S. 5th Street (HDC 2026-0015); Final COA approved for 13 N. 3rd Street (HDC 2026-0016); Conceptual COA approved for 13 N. 3rd Street (HDC 2026-0017); After the Fact Final COA approved for 404 Broome Street (HDC 2026-0018); Final COA approved for 318 Centre Street (HDC2026-0019); Case HDC 2026-0021 (0 N Front Street) continued to August 20th, 2026.
- Address:
- 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (Meeting Location); 212 Estrada Street; 115 S. 2nd Street; 315 S 7th Street; 408 Beech Street; 306 S. 7th Street; 31 South 5th Street; 13 N. 3rd Street; 404 Broome Street; 318 Centre Street; 0 N Front Street, Pt Lot 1 & 2
- Applicant:
- James Pozzetta, Architect, agent for Cheryl Hall (for 212 Estrada Street); City of Fernandina Beach (for 115 S. 2nd Street); J'S CONSTRUCTION LLC, agent for Jean Goulden (for 315 S 7th Street); CARLOS ABACA, agent 408 BEECH STREET, LLC (for 408 Beech Street); 3S DESIGN STUDIO, agent for Steve & Anne Wall (for 306 S. 7th Street); STURGES & STURGES CONSTRUCTION INC., agent for John Stillwell 31 SOUTH 5TH STREET LLC (for 31 S. 5th Street); MIRANDA ARCHITECTS agent for 13 NORTH 3RD STREET LLC (for 13 N. 3rd Street); MIGUEL & ALYSON AMEIGEIRAS (for 404 Broome Street); COTNER ARCHITECTS LLC, agent for 1303 SR 200 LLC (for 318 Centre Street); COMPASS GROUP DEVELOPMENT, agent for OSTEEN COMPANY LLP (for 0 N Front Street, Pt Lot 1 & 2)
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